Measles : more than just a little rash

Measles can be dangerousEspecially for babies and young children[Graphic of hospital with three figures standing and one in a bed; text: About 1 out of 4 people who get measles will be hospitalized.]Measles can lead to\u2026\u2022 Pneumonia (a serious lung infection)\u2022 Brain Damage\u2022 Deafness\u2022 DeathSymptoms of Measles[Illustration of young child with text and arrows pointing to various parts of the body]\u2022 Rash of Tiny Red Spots (Starts on Head)\u2022 Ear Infection\u2022 Red Eyes\u2022 Runny Nose\u2022 Coughing\u2022 DiarrheaMeasles is Highly ContagiousHere's how it's spread\u2026\u2022 Coughing and Sneezing[Illustration of two people facing each other; one is coughing and sneezing, spraying particles]\u2022 Lingering Germs (Can Linger In A Room Long After A Sick Person Has Left It!)[Illustration of particles in air of room with floor lamp and night stand]Measles Around the World\u2022 Measles circulates in many parts of the world and cases can be brought into the U.S. at any time.[Graphic of an airplane flying around a globe]Protect Your ChildThe MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Doctors recommend that your child get 2 doses of MMR for best protection. Your child will need one dose at each of the following ages\u2026\u2022 Dose #1 at 12 through 15 months\u2022 Dose #2 at 4 through 6 yearsInfants 6 through 11 months should have 1 dose of MMR shot before traveling abroad.Immunization. Power to ProtectLearn more at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parentsmeasles.pdf201